Art Craig barely recognized Quinton Washington when he saw his former pupil following Michigan's bowl game. Physically, yes, Washington looked the same, but he carried himself with a confidence Craig had never seen before.

"You could see a level of maturity that wasn't there when he left here four years ago. He's comfortable with himself, confident in his game and his role on the team, and really just excited about everything - it was pretty great to see," said Craig, who coached Washington four years at Timberland High School.